Toyotomi Hideyoshi

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1. When was Toyotomi Hideyoshi born?March 17, 1537 (traditional date)
2. When did Toyotomi Hideyoshi die?September 18, 1598 (age 61)
3. Where was Toyotomi Hideyoshi born?Nakamura, Owari Province, Japan
4. What is Toyotomi Hideyoshi known for?Completing the unification of Japan and serving as its second 'Great Unifier'
5. Who was Toyotomi Hideyoshi?Toyotomi Hideyoshi was a farmer's son who grew up to become the ruler of Japan, uniting the country after a long period of war.
6. How did Hideyoshi become powerful?He started as a sandal-bearer for Oda Nobunaga, then used his cleverness and bravery to win battles and earn promotions.

Sengoku Jidai: The Japanese 'Warring States period' (c. 1467–1615), characterized by widespread civil war and social upheaval.
Imjin War: The Japanese invasions of Korea from 1592 to 1598, launched by Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
Taiko Kenchi: A comprehensive land survey conducted by Toyotomi Hideyoshi to standardize land ownership and taxation.